Green River Police Department press release for August 22, 2016
Incidents from 8-19-2016 0600hrs to 8-22-2016 0600hrs
The charge is merely an accusation and individuals are presumed innocent
until and unless proven guilty.
Chief Chris Steffen
Dispatch # Agency Dispatch Date Call Type Location Incident Report #
201646614 GRPD 8/19/2016 7:09 ACCIDENTS HIGH PRIORITY ASTLE AVE&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201608000107
On August 19, 2016 at approximately 07:10 a.m. Green River Police Department Officers and Castle Rock Ambulance Service responded to the area of Astle Avenue and Uinta Drive, in reference to a cyclist and vehicle collision.
Officers arrived at the scene and determined an 11 year old female cyclist was crossing Astle Avenue from north to south, not in a crosswalk and a collision occurred with a passenger vehicle that was traveling eastbound on Astle Avenue from the intersection with Uinta Drive.
The driver of the vehicle stopped, checked on the child and called dispatch. The child was checked on scene by Castle Rock Ambulance Service and released to a parent with minor injuries. The driver, Edwin Timmons, age 60 of Green River, was issued a citation for inattentive driving. Sun glare and improper road crossing were reported as contributing factors in the incident.
201646618 GRPD 8/19/2016 8:02 TRAFFIC STOP E 4TH S&S 5TH E, GREEN RIVER
201646620 GRPD 8/19/2016 8:19 WELFARE CHECK 201608000113
Officers responded to a request for a welfare check on an individual. Officers contacted the individual who was subsequently transported to the hospital.
201646623 GRPD 8/19/2016 8:24 SUSPICIOUS HIGH PRIORITY 125 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked and occupied in the area. Officers contacted the occupant of the vehicle who was working in the area.
201646636 GRPD 8/19/2016 9:23 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646642 GRPD 8/19/2016 9:38 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY 1825 ALABAMA DR, GREEN RIVER 201608000108
Officers received a report playground equipment damaged at the school.
201646651 GRPD 8/19/2016 9:58 WEED AND PROPERTY NUISANCE ELK MOUNTAIN DR, GREEN RIVER
201646656 GRPD 8/19/2016 10:07 WEED AND PROPERTY NUISANCE ELK MOUNTAIN DR, GREEN RIVER
201646658 GRPD 8/19/2016 10:09 WEED AND PROPERTY NUISANCE ELK MOUNTAIN DR, GREEN RIVER
201646659 GRPD 8/19/2016 10:12 WEED AND PROPERTY NUISANCE ELK MOUNTAIN DR, GREEN RIVER
201646660 GRPD 8/19/2016 10:26 ANIMAL CALLS COLORADO DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers located a dog at large, a notice was posted at the address where the dog belonged.
201646671 GRPD 8/19/2016 11:02 ANIMAL CALLS 341 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers removed a deceased cat from the side of the roadway.
201646674 GRPD 8/19/2016 11:11 FOLLOW UP ELK MOUNTAIN DR, GREEN RIVER
201646676 GRPD 8/19/2016 11:18 ESCORT
201646679 GRPD 8/19/2016 11:34 ANIMAL CALLS ANVIL DR, GREEN RIVER
201646688 GRPD 8/19/2016 12:06 REDDI REPORT HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report.
201646689 GRPD 8/19/2016 12:16 ANIMAL CALLS MONTANA WAY, GREEN RIVER 201608000116
Animal Control Officers received an anonymous barking dog complaint. Animal Control Officers checked the area, did not hear any dogs barking and contacted residents in the area regarding the complaint.
201646690 GRPD 8/19/2016 12:18 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201646692 GRPD 8/19/2016 12:20 FOLLOW UP N 5TH E, GREEN RIVER
201646697 GRPD 8/19/2016 12:28 AGENCY ASSIST 140 COMMERCE DR APT A, GREEN RIVER 201608000114
Officers responded to the Adult Probation and Parole Office for an agency assist. At the office, officers contacted Nathan Wilkie, age 23 of Green River, who was arrested per an active Sweetwater County Warrant for a probation violation.
201646701 GRPD 8/19/2016 12:44 FOLLOW UP ELK MOUNTAIN DR, GREEN RIVER
201646703 GRPD 8/19/2016 12:57 FIRE LOG CABIN LN, GREEN RIVER
Officers and the Green River Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a report of a broken gas meter. No fire occurred, the gas meter was turned off and the utility company was notified.
201646705 GRPD 8/19/2016 13:08 MOTORIST ASSIST 91 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a vehicle blocking the roadway. The vehicle had mechanical problems and was moved off the roadway.
201646708 GRPD 8/19/2016 13:17 ANIMAL CALLS W TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers followed up on a previously reported barking dog complaint.
201646712 GRPD 8/19/2016 13:24 TRAFFIC STOP NOLAN ST, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for cell phone use.
201646713 GRPD 8/19/2016 13:24 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY WYOMING DR, GREEN RIVER 201608000115
Officers responded to a report of a two vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle was stopped at a stop sign northbound on Wyoming Drive and moved forward to look past a retaining wall for traffic on the roadway. The vehicle stopped due to traffic and was struck from behind by a vehicle that had been stopped in traffic behind the vehicle at the stop sign. No injuries were reported, Amy Hazelwood, age 50 of Green River, was issued a citation for inattentive driving.
201646715 GRPD 8/19/2016 13:36 PARKING PROBLEM W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers had a previously tagged vehicle towed.
201646717 GRPD 8/19/2016 13:45 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a traffic complaint as slowing down and speeding up.
201646721 GRPD 8/19/2016 14:11 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY LOG CABIN LN, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of an individual trying to get inside a residence through a window. It was determined the individual lived at the residence and was trying to get inside.
201646730 GRPD 8/19/2016 14:48 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY WILDERNESS TRL, GREEN RIVER 201608000117
Officers contacted a resident who reported accidental damage to their property.
201646738 GRPD 8/19/2016 15:26 ALARMS MISSISSIPPI ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Upon arrival, officers contacted an individual at the property who had the proper passcode for the alarm, which was set off accidently.
201646748 GRPD 8/19/2016 16:08 TRAFFIC HAZARD E FLAMING GORGE WAY&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a traffic light stuck on red and not changing. Officers checked the intersection and the traffic light which appeared to be working.
201646754 GRPD 8/19/2016 16:26 VANDALISM LOW PRIORITY 392 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201608000118
Officers met with an individual who reported damage to a window of their vehicle. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.
201646760 GRPD 8/19/2016 16:53 ANIMAL CALLS WILDERNESS TRL, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of found and contained bunnies.
201646773 GRPD 8/19/2016 18:11 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY N 5TH W, GREEN RIVER
201646779 GRPD 8/19/2016 18:38 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual who was reportedly asking people for money.
201646780 GRPD 8/19/2016 19:16 LARCENY LOW PRIORITY MORAN DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers were contacted by an individual who found a bicycle, which was stolen from their yard. The reporting party had not previously report the bicycle stolen and wanted to know if they needed to.
201646781 GRPD 8/19/2016 19:17 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call.
201646785 GRPD 8/19/2016 20:41 TRAFFIC STOP W TETON BLVD&UPLAND WAY, GREEN RIVER
Traffic citation issued for driver's license endorsement required.
201646790 GRPD 8/19/2016 21:02 CRIMESTOPPERS 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646795 GRPD 8/19/2016 22:07 REDDI REPORT 91MM I 80 WB, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report that exited into Green River from I-80.
201646809 GRPD 8/20/2016 0:25 ANIMAL CALLS N 7TH W&BLAKE
Officers located a large sized black dog at large. The dog was taken to the animal shelter.
201646810 GRPD 8/20/2016 0:35 MOTORIST ASSIST UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
201646811 GRPD 8/20/2016 0:39 TRAFFIC STOP MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for high beams.
201646813 GRPD 8/20/2016 0:46 911 HANG UP CALL LOW PRIORITY
Officers were dispatched to a 911 hang up call. Officers contacted the resident and determined the call was accidental.
201646816 GRPD 8/20/2016 1:40 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY 24 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201608000119
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance and property damage. Officers investigated the incident and Ezequiel Mendoza, age 22 of Sunnyvale Texas, was arrested for public intoxication, malicious mischief and disorderly conduct.
201646823 GRPD 8/20/2016 2:28 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646825 GRPD 8/20/2016 3:03 REDDI REPORT 895 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report.
201646829 GRPD 8/20/2016 3:56 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call.
201646837 GRPD 8/20/2016 7:14 ANIMAL CALLS MONROE AVE&EVERS ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a medium sized brown dog at large.
201646843 GRPD 8/20/2016 8:20 ANIMAL CALLS WILKES DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers were contacted by an individual who checking if their cat was at the animal shelter.
201646844 GRPD 8/20/2016 9:04 TRAFFIC CONTROL N 4TH W&W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201646848 GRPD 8/20/2016 9:35 ANIMAL CALLS N 5TH W&W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a small white dog at large.
201646854 GRPD 8/20/2016 10:20 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call.
201646858 GRPD 8/20/2016 10:57 LARCENY LOW PRIORITY N 1ST E, GREEN RIVER 201608000120
Officers met with an individual who reported items stolen from their residence. Officers completed a report regarding the incident, which is under investigation.
201646859 GRPD 8/20/2016 11:14 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY CONESTOGA LN, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone who had questions about a civil standby.
201646861 GRPD 8/20/2016 11:19 TRESPASS HIGH PRIORITY 200 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of two individuals who had been trespassing on Union Pacific property. The individuals reportedly were south of the railyard and no longer on the property.
201646862 GRPD 8/20/2016 11:28 FOLLOW UP N 1ST E, GREEN RIVER
201646865 GRPD 8/20/2016 12:23 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646867 GRPD 8/20/2016 12:47 OPEN PROPERTY
201646868 GRPD 8/20/2016 12:49 CALLOUTS TRONA DR&HILLCREST WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers left a message with Green River's Public Works Department following a report of a street sign that knocked down by the wind.
201646878 GRPD 8/20/2016 13:30 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY S 3RD E, GREEN RIVER 201608000121
Officers met with an individual who reported someone may have tried to open their garage door.
201646881 GRPD 8/20/2016 13:54 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY
Officers contacted an individual by phone who had information regarding a protection order.
201646883 GRPD 8/20/2016 14:43 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS 91 MM I 80, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a traffic complaint on I-80 and the vehicle reportedly exited into Green River.
201646898 GRPD 8/20/2016 16:24 ANIMAL CALLS 777 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a parakeet under an individuals vehicle.
201646899 GRPD 8/20/2016 16:28 VIN CHECK MASSACHUSETTS CT, GREEN RIVER
201646904 GRPD 8/20/2016 17:08 ANIMAL CALLS LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers met an individual at the animal shelter who turned in a found cat.
201646916 GRPD 8/20/2016 18:36 REDDI REPORT 28 MM HWY 530
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report on Highway 530 traveling towards Green River.
201646917 GRPD 8/20/2016 18:48 ANIMAL CALLS FAWN CIR, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a found dog, the dog was later returned to its residence.
201646921 GRPD 8/20/2016 19:15 BURGLARY LOW PRIORITY 391 ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual who reported items in their camp trailer that did not belong to them.
201646926 GRPD 8/20/2016 19:29 TRAFFIC STOP RIVER VIEW DR&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
201646931 GRPD 8/20/2016 20:11 EXTRA PATROL
201646934 GRPD 8/20/2016 20:48 TRAFFIC STOP 400 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for speeding.
201646937 GRPD 8/20/2016 20:57 TRAFFIC STOP UINTA DR&MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER 201608000122
Kurt Swa, age 55 of Jamestown, was arrested for driving while under the influence and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana). Swa also was issued a citation for improper use of high beams.
201646939 GRPD 8/20/2016 21:12 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call.
201646940 GRPD 8/20/2016 21:12 ANIMAL CALLS 215 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a deceased deer in the roadway, the deer was removed from the roadway. Wyoming Game and Fish and Green River Public Works were also notified.
201646941 GRPD 8/20/2016 21:16 FOLLOW UP RIVER VIEW DR&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
201646947 GRPD 8/20/2016 21:38 911 HANG UP CALL LOW PRIORITY
Officers were dispatched to a 911 hang up call. Officers contacted an employee and the call appeared to be accidental.
201646958 GRPD 8/20/2016 23:28 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call.
201646963 GRPD 8/21/2016 0:25 FIELD CONTACT 175 SCOTTS BOTTOM RD, GREEN RIVER
Officers checked on a vehicle in the park after hours.
201646975 GRPD 8/21/2016 1:56 MOTORIST ASSIST 175 SCOTTS BOTTOM RD, GREEN RIVER
201646977 GRPD 8/21/2016 2:01 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers responded to a medical call.
201646989 GRPD 8/21/2016 4:47 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call.
201646992 GRPD 8/21/2016 5:21 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646993 GRPD 8/21/2016 5:22 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646994 GRPD 8/21/2016 5:23 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646995 GRPD 8/21/2016 5:23 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646996 GRPD 8/21/2016 5:25 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646997 GRPD 8/21/2016 5:26 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201646999 GRPD 8/21/2016 5:48 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call.
201647000 GRPD 8/21/2016 6:36 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647001 GRPD 8/21/2016 7:00 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647002 GRPD 8/21/2016 7:19 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647017 GRPD 8/21/2016 10:25 LOST PROPERTY 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER 201608000123
Officers contacted a resident who reported losing their set of keys at Evers Park.
201647018 GRPD 8/21/2016 10:44 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOW PRIORITY
Officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute. Officers contacted the involved parties who had a verbal dispute.
201647049 GRPD 8/21/2016 15:33 ALARMS 520 WILKES DR APT 17, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers checked the property which was secure, a responsible party for the property arrived, the property was checked further and everything appeared okay.
201647050 GRPD 8/21/2016 15:36 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647051 GRPD 8/21/2016 15:41 ANIMAL CALLS MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a dog at large. Animal Control Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the dog.
201647059 GRPD 8/21/2016 16:53 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647065 GRPD 8/21/2016 17:15 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647071 GRPD 8/21/2016 17:38 ANIMAL CALLS W TETON BLVD&CUMORAH WAY, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a Husky type dog at large.
201647075 GRPD 8/21/2016 18:00 JUVENILE PROBLEM HIGH
Officers responded to a report of a young child outside unattended. While en route the officers were advised the reporting party located the child's parents. Officers contacted the involved parties and the child was okay.
201647078 GRPD 8/21/2016 18:24 DISTURBANCE LOW PRIORITY 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a noise complaint of loud music coming from a vehicle near the Pavilion.
201647080 GRPD 8/21/2016 18:30 NARCOTICS LOW PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201608000124
Officers responded to a report of someone possible using marijuana in the area. While investigating the incident, officers contacted Brittany Cadena, age 18 of Green River, who was issued a citation for use of a controlled substance (marijuana).
201647082 GRPD 8/21/2016 18:41 ANIMAL CALLS UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a report of an injured fawn. Wyoming Game and Fish were contacted and picked up the fawn.
201647085 GRPD 8/21/2016 18:55 OPEN PROPERTY
201647086 GRPD 8/21/2016 19:12 ANIMAL CALLS SCHULTZ ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers followed up with a resident, in reference to a previous animal call.
201647088 GRPD 8/21/2016 19:15 ALARMS 1325 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers contacted an employee and determined the alarm was accidental.
201647089 GRPD 8/21/2016 19:17 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647103 GRPD 8/21/2016 20:55 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647113 GRPD 8/21/2016 22:56 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647116 GRPD 8/21/2016 23:07 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS MONROE AVE&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Offices attempted to locate a vehicle described in a traffic complaint and revving its engine and speeding in the area.
201647119 GRPD 8/22/2016 0:06 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647121 GRPD 8/22/2016 0:30 FIELD CONTACT 295 MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted two individuals outside a building after hours. The individuals were playing Pokémon.
201647129 GRPD 8/22/2016 2:29 ANIMAL CALLS IOWA CIR, GREEN RIVER 201608000125
Officers received a barking dog complaint. Officers checked the area and observed two dogs barking and going in and out of a dog door at the residence. Officers were unable to contact the resident and completed a report regarding the incident.
201647137 GRPD 8/22/2016 4:56 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201647138 GRPD 8/22/2016 4:58 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER